Bi Ji's appreciation for talent

Bi Ji lightly waved her delicate hand, emerald light dancing at her fingertips. Her movements looked effortless, as though she were shooing away a few annoying flies.

Bi Ji looked at the little fellow, a trace of appreciation entering her eyes.

This kid packs quite a punch. To strike with this much force at six years old, he already far surpasses his peers. Even among the geniuses raised from childhood by those great families, few could reach this level at six.

And his electric current is troublesome, too.

What surprised Bi Ji even more was the boy's fighting style. He attacked without defending, completely disregarding his own safety. Every punch aimed for a vital spot, and every kick carried his full strength.

This fighting style was too wild, as though he were fighting for his life.

Bi Ji blocked Bai Yushan's attacks while carefully observing his movements.

He was fast, with powerful explosive strength and excellent flexibility. His combat instincts were outstanding, and he could always find the best angle of attack. Although his moves were crude, with no technique to speak of, his ferocity and drive already made up for many of his shortcomings.

With proper training, this kid will definitely become a first-rate powerhouse.

It's just...

The corner of Bi Ji's mouth twitched slightly.

Why does this kid shout the same move's name whether he's punching or kicking?

She could clearly see that all his attacks took different forms-straight punches, swinging punches, uppercuts, front kicks, side kicks, and spinning kicks-yet all he shouted was "Lightning Rushing Thunder Fist."

Bi Ji couldn't quite understand it.

Does he think every attack with an electric current is called Lightning Rushing Thunder Fist?

Forget it. That isn't important.

Bi Ji didn't want to keep up this stalemate. Although she wasn't tired, there was no point in fighting like this. She had come to find Na'er, not to fight a little brat.

An idea came to her.

Bi Ji reached out with her right hand, spreading her fingers as emerald light blossomed from her palm. The light spread like vines, tracing graceful arcs through the air.

Bai Yushan was charging toward her, the current around his fists crackling.

Bi Ji lightly waved her hand, and the emerald light turned into a streak that flew toward Bai Yushan.

Bai Yushan tried to dodge, but the light was too fast. His body had only just begun to evade when the light was already in front of him.

The emerald streak coiled around Bai Yushan's wrist like a snake. Another followed, wrapping around his ankle. Then came a third, a fourth... more and more light poured from Bi Ji's palm, winding around Bai Yushan's limbs and torso.

The light was gentle and soothing, without any aggression, but it was extremely resilient. Bai Yushan struggled hard, and the light stretched with his movements, yet simply would not come loose. He tried burning it with electricity, but when the current struck the light, it was like a clay ox sinking into the sea-not the slightest response.

"What is this?!"

Bai Yushan's eyes widened as he looked at the emerald light wrapped around him. It gave off a faint sense of life, clinging tightly to his skin as though it were alive.

He struggled hard a few times, but nothing budged. The light encircled his entire body, leaving him like a turtle with its legs tied up, unable to move.

Bi Ji gently curled a finger, and Bai Yushan's body left the ground, floating in midair.

"Put me down! I can still fight another three hundred rounds!"

Bai Yushan twisted back and forth in midair, struggling desperately. His face was full of defiance, his eyes round and wide, his mouth gaping like a cat lifted by the scruff of its neck.

Bi Ji couldn't help laughing at the sight of him.

"Young fellow, you really are strong, but strength alone isn't enough."

Her voice was very gentle, as though she were soothing a child.

"Fighting requires skill, and it requires wisdom too. You can't win through brute force alone."

Bai Yushan ignored her and kept struggling. Electricity danced over his body, but the emerald light didn't conduct electricity at all, leaving his electricity completely useless.

Without any crushing pressure on him, Bai Yushan was nearly dying of frustration.

He hated this sort of fight most of all. He couldn't strike, couldn't charge, couldn't fight with his life on the line. He could only hang bound in midair, with nowhere to put his strength to use. It felt like being held underwater, wanting to breathe but unable to draw a breath, stifled unbearably.

"Put me down! Fight me head-on if you've got the guts!"

Bai Yushan kept shouting, his voice full of defiance.

Bi Ji shook her head, finding the little fellow quite amusing.

After a moment's thought, she said, "Young fellow, how about I go to the public security office with you? We can have an officer verify my identity. How does that sound?"

Bai Yushan stopped struggling.

He glared at Bi Ji, his eyes full of suspicion.

"You'll go to the public security office with me?"

"Of course." Bi Ji smiled and nodded. "I'm not a bad person. I'm not afraid to go to the public security office."

Bai Yushan narrowed his eyes, looking Bi Ji up and down.

This woman certainly didn't look like a bad person. Her demeanor was gentle, and her voice was pleasant, too. But Bai Yushan wouldn't trust someone because of superficial things like that. He had seen too many fellows who looked respectable but committed every kind of evil behind people's backs.

Still, if she's really willing to go to the public security office, I could test her out.

Ordinary human traffickers wouldn't dare go to a place like the public security office. Although the officers there weren't particularly strong, their official status spoke for itself. Anyone who dared cause trouble at the public security office would be going against the Federation.

"Fine. We'll go to the public security office."

Bai Yushan spoke.

"But don't try any tricks. I might not be able to beat you, but I can run fast. If you dare run, I'll shout for help and get everyone on the whole street out here."

Bi Ji didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This little fellow really is wary.

She curled a finger, and the emerald light dispersed from Bai Yushan's body. He landed on the ground and stumbled, nearly falling, but immediately steadied himself and took a fighting stance.

Bi Ji laughed again at the sight of him.

"Come on. There's a public security office just ahead."

She turned and walked toward the other end of the street, her aqua-green dress swaying gently in the night breeze.

Bai Yushan hesitated, then followed. But he kept more than three meters away from Bi Ji the entire time, ready to flee at any moment.

Na'er also climbed up from the ground and hurried over to Bai Yushan, her little hand clutching the hem of his clothes again.

Bai Yushan glanced down at her.

What's with this little girl? Why does she keep following me?

"What are you following me for? Isn't that woman your guardian?"

Na'er shook her head, looking at Bai Yushan with her amethyst eyes. Her mouth opened, but no sound came out.

Bai Yushan frowned.

"You can't talk?"

Na'er's eyes reddened again. She shook her head, then nodded.

Bai Yushan grew a little irritated.

He hated this sort of sniveling more than anything. But looking at the little girl, he couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh.

"All right, all right, stop crying. Follow me if you want, but stop tugging on my clothes. You're about to tear them."

Na'er let go, but quickly grabbed hold again, this time taking his sleeve.

Bai Yushan was speechless.

Forget it. Let her hold on if she wants.

They walked for about ten minutes before reaching a public security office. It wasn't large, just a small, gray, three-story building with a sign reading "Federation Public Security Office" hanging by the entrance.

Bi Ji pushed the door open and walked inside.

Bai Yushan stood at the entrance, hesitated for a moment, then followed her inside.